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` City Hall, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo
Tuesday, September 6, 2016
Regular Meeting of the City Council
CALL TO ORDER
A Regular Meeting of the San Luis Obispo City Council was called to order on Tuesday,
September 6, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, located at 990 Palm Street, San Luis
Obispo, California, by Mayor Marx.
ROLL CALL
Present: Council Members John Ashbaugh, Carlyn Christianson, Dan Rivoire, Vice Mayor Dan
Carpenter, and Mayor Jan Marx.
Absent: None
Staff: Katie Lichtig, City Manager; Christine Dietrick, City Attorney; Derek Johnson, Assistant
City Manager; Carrie Gallagher, City Clerk; were present at Roll Call. Other staff
members presented reports or responded to questions as indicated in the minutes.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council Member Ashbaugh led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PRESENTATIONS
1. PRESENTATION BY PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR GRIGSBY, REGARDING
TRANSPORTATION AWARDS
Public Works Director Grigsby, made a presentation regarding Transportation Awards
recently received by the City.
PUBLIC COMMENT ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
David Brodie, San Luis Obispo, spoke on behalf of Save our Downtown, noted that there are many
worthy land use element programs which cannot be incorporated into revisions to the zoning code
regulations, and added that an overlay is needed to ensure all creeks are protected.
Andrea Devitt, San Luis Obispo, commended the City Council for speaking up at a prior meeting
against Philips 66.
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Kit Gould, San Luis Obispo, reported that her neighborhood was the recipient of the City of San
Luis Obispo Matching Grant and shared a story ofa recent incident involving a large student, party
in her neighborhood; she voiced concerns that the incident was not handled properly by the Police
Department and believes that students should be held accountable for their actions.
Cheryl McLean, San Luis Obispo, urged the City to stop its current practice of the removal of
street trees deemed unhealthy or structurally unstable and requested that the City help to stabilize
and restore the trees to health. She asked that the City reconsider the removal of 48 of 51 trees at
71 Palomar and instead incorporate the trees into the design of the proposed student apartment
complex.
Donald Hedrick, San Luis Obispo, voiced concern for a troubled nation and disturbing behavior
from people running for public office in high places and the need for control over the voting
process.
Lydia Mourenza, San Luis Obispo, spoke concerns over a recent party at 71 Palomar. She
requested that all advisory body members receive a City email address for better accessibility to
the public and encouraged the City to consider using a publication that is free to the public when
advertising public hearing notices. She noted the 22 Chorro appeal and encouraged residents to
watch the recording of the August 24`h Planning Commission meeting.
Ursula Bishop, San Luis Obispo, spoke on behalf of Save our Downtown and the Dana Street
Neighbors Association adding that only a creek separates her community from tourist, office and
retail commercial zones, and is hopeful that their community and others can be added as an
addendum to the zoning ordinance.
CONSENT AGENDA
ACTION: MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER CHRISTIANSON, SECOND BY COUNCIL
MEMBER ASHBAUGH, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the Consent Calendar Items 2-5, and 8-10,
with the removal of Item 6 for separate consideration and Item 7 to be continued to the September
20, 2016 City Council Meeting.
Public Comments:
Melanie Mills, San Luis Obispo, thanked the Council Subcommittee for their recommendation of
her appointment to the Downtown Concept Vision Plan and thanked City Council for consideration
of her appointment noting that it would be an honor to serve.
Camille Small, San Luis Obispo, spoke on behalf of David Brodie and Save our Downtown
regarding Item 5, she requested timely notification of dates, locations and times to be provided in
regards to future scheduled public workshops and Creative Vision Team meetings; additionally,
she requested clarification on the public input process during the plan refinement period, when the
City Council is scheduled to adopt the update plan.
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2. WAIVE READING IN FULL OF ALL RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
CARRIED 5-0, to waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances as appropriate.
3. MINUTES OF MAY 24, JUNE 9, JULY 12, JULY 14, JULY 19 SPECIAL AND
REGULAR, AND AUGUST 16,201
CARRIED 5-0, to approve the Minutes of the City Council meetings of July 12, July 14, July
19 Special and Regular, and August 16, 2016, as amended.
4. REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) — FOR PLANNING, BUILDING & SAFETY,
FIRE AND ENGINEERING PLAN CHECK AND INSPECTION SERVICES
CARRIED 5-0, to:
Approve the following Request for Proposals (RFPs) to provide planning, plan check, and
inspection "on-call" services to supplement Planning, Engineering, Fire and Building &
Safety resources to maintain processing times.
a. Development Review Services for Building & Safety, Fire, and Engineering Plan
Check and Inspection Services (Specification No. 91520); and
b. General Planning Services (Specification No. 91521); and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreements associated with the selected
consulting firms; and
3. Authorize the Finance Director to execute and amend Purchase Orders for individual
consultant service contracts in an amount not -to -exceed authorized Development Services
Fee Revenue carry forward amount.
5. DOWNTOWN CONCEPT PLAN CREATIVE VISION TEAM APPOINTMENT
CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Appoint Keith Gurnee, Eric Meyer and Melanie Mills to the Downtown Concept Plan
Creative Vision Team (CVT), as recommended by the Council subcommittee made up
of Council members Christianson and Rivoire; and
2. Adopt a Resolution No. 10743 (2016 Series) entitled "A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, to modify the makeup of the Downtown
Concept Plan Creative Vision Team (CVT) and Guidelines."
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6. CONTRACT WITH WATRY DESIGN, INC. FOR PREPARAT_ION OF A FOCUSED
ENVIRONMENTAL 1MPACl' REPORT AND ADDITIONAL DESIGN SERVICES
FOR THE PALM-NIPOMO PARKING STRUCTURE
ACTION: MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER ASHBAUGH, SECOND BY COUNCIL
MEMBER RIVOIRE CARRIED 5-0, to authorize the City Manager to execute a Contract
with Watry Design, Inc. for preparation of a Focused Environmental Impact Report and
additional Design Services for the Palm-Nipomo Parking Structure with the alternative to
include housing to be evaluated.
7. CONTRACT WITH KIMLEY-HORN AND ASSOCIATES FOR PURCHASE OF
PARK+ PROGRAM (A PARKING DEMAND MODELING PLATFORM)
At the request of City staff, this item was withdrawn from the Consent Agenda and moved
to the September 20, 2016 City Council Meeting for consideration.
8. FINANCIAL PLAN SCHEDULE FOR 2017-19
CARRIED 5-0, to approve the goal setting process and timetable for the development of the
2017-19 Financial Plan.
9. VEHICLE/EQUIPMENT SURPLUS DESIGNATION AND AUTHORIZATION OF
SALE
CARRIED 5-0, to authorize the surplus designation and disposal of surplus units in
accordance with the City's policies and procedures as prescribed in the Financial
Management Manual Sections 405-L, 480-A and 480-B.
10. STREETS BACKHOE, AERIAL LIFT TRUCK, AND ASPHALT GRINDER &
URBAN FORESTRY AERIAL LIFT TRUCK, SPECIFICATION NOS. 91363,91471,
91462, & 91476
CARRIED 5-0, to:
Authorize the Finance Director to execute purchase orders to:
a. Quinn Caterpillar in the amount of $127,793.15 for the purchase of one 2016
Caterpillar 420172 Backhoe Loader; and
b. Altec Industries Inc. in the amount of $104,396.80 for the purchase of one 2016
Ford F-550 outfitted with an Altec AT235 Hybrid -Electric Aerial Lift; and
c. Altec industries Inc. in the amount of $188,743.47 for the purchase of one 2017
Freightliner Heavy Duty Truck outfitted with an Altec LR7-60E70RM Hybrid -
Electric Aerial Lift; and
d. Asphalt Zipper in the amount of $115,225.20 for the purchase of one 2016
Asphalt Zipper AZ360B Asphalt Grinder; and
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2. Authorize the Finance Director to transfer $14,000 from completed Fleet Replacement
CIP projects to specification number 91471, $7,000 to specification number 91476, and
$27,000 to specification 91462; and
3. Authorize the surplus designation of the Fleet Asset No. 0122, 0421, 0615, and 9407 by
sale, auction, trade-in or other method in accordance with the City's policies and
procedures as prescribed in the Financial Management Manual Section 405-L and 480.
BUSINESS ITEMS
11. REVIEW LUNETA STREET GENERAL PLAN AND NEIGHBORHOOD TRAFFIC
ISSUES
Vice Mayor Carpenter recused himself from participating in this item, noting his
membership in an organization that owns property adjacent to Luneta Drive.
Assistant City Manager Johnson recused himself from the discussion, noting he resides in
the affected neighborhood.
Transportation Manager Hudson and Deputy Director of Public Works Bochum provided an
in-depth staff report and responded to Council questions.
Public Comments:
Al Lipper, San Luis Obispo, noted a petition containing 150 signatures from residents asking
that Luneta be allowed to remain closed.
Dan Matthews, San Luis Obispo, encouraged the City Council to keep Lunta closed, he
suggested turning Palomar into a possible cul-de-sac to provide a traffic buffer between
neighborhoods, additionally he noted an immediate need of a stop sign.
Roberto Monge, San Luis Obispo, presented a video entitled "Saving Luneta Community
Defense."
Peter Crough, San Luis Obispo, requested that Luneta remain closed; he asked that traffic
not be diverted onto Serrano.
Kit Gould, San Luis Obispo, noted the number of cars that pass on her street daily and added
that she does not agree with the opening of Luneta in order to ease traffic from outside of the
neighborhood.
Johnathon Reich, San Luis Obispo, noted that he is in favor of keeping Luneta closed and
suggested more studies of the area if necessary.
Ed Benson, San Luis Obispo, requested keeping Luneta Drive closed and spoke on uses
currently enjoyed by residents in the area.
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Frank Rowan, San Luis Obispo, noted his objection to opening Luneta to street traffic.
Lydia Mourenza, San Luis Obispo, stated her objection of opening Luneta and requested a
traffic study of the area be completed at a realistic time and requested that a sight distance
evaluations be completed.
Sandra Rowley, San Luis Obispo, speaking on behalf of Residents for Quality
Neighborhoods, noted support for quality of life for the residents of the affected area and
suggested the possibility of cut through traffic in the area.
Camille Small, San Luis Obispo, stated that she feels it is inexcusable that the only access in
which residents have to a park is through a street.
Mila Vujovich- La Barre, San Luis Obispo and City Council Candidate, voiced her objection
of opening Luneta to through traffic and to widening the street; she noted a lack of adequate
traffic studies.
---End of Public Comment
ACTION: MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER CHRISTIANSON, SECOND BY
MAYOR MARX, CARRIED 4-0-1, (CARPENTER RECUSED) to approve
recommendations 1 and 2, excluding recommendation 3 which was withdrawn by staff.
1. Authorize staff to evaluate an amendment to the General Plan eliminating the Luneta
Street connection and return to the Planning Commission and City Council with a
recommendation; and
2. Authorize the use of $10,000 from 2015-16 General Fund carryover for the necessary
traffic study and environmental assessment for a potential General Plan and EIR
amendment; and
3. Authorize the use of $25,000 from 2015-16 General Fund carryover for preliminary
design & right of way services to analyze fire turn -around options on Luneta.
12. MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE COUNTY
REGARDING THE CITY'S SPHERE OF INFLUENCE
Community Development Director Codron and Community Development Deputy Director
Fowler provided an in-depth staff report and responded to Council questions.
Public Comment:
No speaker cards were received.
---End of Public Comment ---
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ACTION: MOTION BY VICE MAYOR CARPENTER, SECOND BY COUNCIL
MEMBER CHRISTIANSON, CARRIED 4-1, (ASHBAUGH VOTED NO) to authorize the
Mayor to enter into and sign a Memorandum of Agreement between the City of San Luis
Obispo and the County of San Luis Obispo regarding the Sphere of Influence as amended,
to enter into agreement with the County of San Luis Obispo on September 20, 2016
Council Member Ashbaugh asked for the record to reflect his concerns expressed this
evening, he noted the Sphere of Influence is a far greater influence then alluded to tonight
and noted that elements of it are incorrectly shown as either being within or outside the
Sphere of Influence and hopes for a greater study between now and when another annexation
is proposed based on the Sphere of Influence.
13. REVIEW WORK SCOPE AND AUTHORIZE A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP)
FOR CONSULTANT SERVICES TO UPDATE THE CITY'S ZONING
REGULATIONS
Community Development Director Codron and Community Development Deputy Director
Davidson provided an in-depth staff report and responded to Council questions.
Public Comment:
Camille Small, San Luis Obispo, requested a small group of informed residents be allowed to
work with the consultant, she spoke regarding mixed use and voiced concerns regarding
reduced parking.
David Brodie, San Luis Obispo, asked for consideration of incorporating parts of the
community design and guidelines into the zoning regulations and substitute "shall" in place
of "must" under property development standards.
Donald Hedrick, San Luis Obispo voiced concern for overuse of consultants.
Sandra Rowley, San Luis Obispo, spoke representing RQN, noting the use of consultant's
involvement in legislative drafts and requested radio and print noticing prior to scheduling
workshops; she stated her support for inclusion as it relates to nighttime safety.
Andy Pease, San Luis Obispo and City Council Candidate, noted her support for the RFP and
the use of a consultant; she encourages forward thinking and hopes for flexible zoning.
---End of Public Comment ---
ACTION: MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER CHRISTIANSON, SECOND BY
COUNCIL MEMBER RIVOIRE, CARRIED 5-0, to:
Review work scope and provide feedback on the proposed tasks and related budget to
implement the Land Use and Circulation Element (LUCE) and other identified Zoning
Regulation updates; and
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2. Authorize the issuance of request for proposals (RFP) for consultant services to assist state'
in updating the City's Zoning Regulations; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to award a consultant services agreement in an amount not -
to -exceed $225,000 as budgeted in the 2015-17 Financial Plan for updating the Zoning
Regulations and the associated environmental review.
COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS AND COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Marx noted her intent to submit a written Council Liaison Report.
Council Member Ashbaugh reported on the Homeless Services Center relocation fundraising
efforts, noting the upcoming groundbreaking event scheduled for November 2, 2016 at 40 Prado
Road.
Mayor Marx spoke on community concern regarding idling trains and she requested staff to
provide a written report summarizing staff efforts to address the ongoing issue. By consensus, the
Council concurred with this request.
Council Member Christiansen reported attending a community meeting related to the community's
concerns on idling trains.
Vice Mayor Carpenter noted concerns relating to Council Meeting protocol which were responded
to by Mayor Marx and Council Member Ashbaugh.
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
None.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 9:45 p.m. to a Special Meeting to be held on Thursday, September
8, 2016 at 4:15 p.m. in the Council Hearing Room, located at 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo,
California for the purposes of conducting a closed session
The next Regular City Council Meetings are scheduled for Tuesday, September 20, 2016 at 4:30
p.m. and 6:00 p.m., in the Council Chamber, respectively, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo,
California.
Carrie Gallagher
City Clerk
APPROVED BY COUNCIL: 10/18/2016
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